4/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

1 /10
Higher than 92% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchised business being offered is for the operation of an automobile painting and body repair center using trade names, trademarks, service marks and related logos, including “Maaco®,” “Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting®,” and “America’s Bodyshop®”.
Company Background
Maaco is a global automotive repair brand that offers a franchise opportunity for people to operate an automobile repair center specializing in auto painting and body work under the name Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting or Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks.
Franchise Opportunity
Chances are you've had to deal with a car accident at some point in your life. Dealing with an accident is stressful, especially if you're not sure what to do. You may not know where to take your car for repair, or how much it will cost. Maaco offers a professional and affordable solution for all of your car repair needs. We specialize in painting and body repair, so we can help get your car back on the road as quickly as possible. Plus, our nationwide network of locations makes it easy for you to find a Maaco near you.
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company organized on June 9, 2015. Its principal business address is 440 South Church Street, Suite 700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. The business was founded in 1972. The direct parent company is Driven Systems LLC.

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Automotive Industry

$1,112,119 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$1,112,119
$122,260
Industry Low
$6,320,794
Industry High

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Distribution of Maaco Franchisees

Maaco Franchise System Development in 2024

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Maaco business?
Franchisees typically require at least $728,500 to $3,994,000 investment to get their Maaco business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Maaco?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $45,000 in fees directly to Maaco in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Maaco franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Maaco business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Maaco unit is approximately $1,112,119. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Maaco unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Maaco franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 15 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

1 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $728,500 to $3,994,000 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Automotive industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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